Aspergers Syndrome Causes

Asperger's Syndrome is caused by a neurobiological disorder developed in the brain before birth. The myths that "bad parenting" and a "rough home life" cause this disorder are simply not true, contrary to what some people still believe. Asperger's, similar to autism, is widely believed to be a hereditary trait passed on through DNA.

While Asperger's is often described as "High Functioning Autism" or a "Nonverbal Learning Disability," it is unique in and of itself. Those with the disorder typically have normal to high IQs and even excel in one or two areas of highly complex information such as history or music. Researchers feel that, like depression and bipolar disorder, Asperger's can be passed on from generation to generation, with no telling who will get it from one family to the next.

Currently, there is no cure or prescribed treatment for individuals with Asperger's. As adults, those with the disorder can and do lead very productive lives. They live and work independently and many raise families and hold professional career positions.

There can be a few stumbling blocks in the "real world" for those with Asperger's Syndrome, however. The naiveté and lack of common sense is the one that often causes trouble. Another is the literal sense with which everyday conversations are interpreted. Persons with Asperger's Syndrome can often be so extremely literal that they may have a hard time using language in a social context, despite a very high vocabulary.

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